How to get an upgrade with an airline is one of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to long-haul air travel.
And bloggers Ryan and Jade of the YouTube Live channel The Dash would have possibly figured out the answer.
As part of their desire to sample the best buffet in Las Vegas, the duo flew in Virgin Atlantic’s new service from Manchester Airport, dressed as a mid-’70s Elvis dragster. It complements the iconic white jumpsuit with jewels and sunglasses that characterize the king’s subsequent performances. .
Jade explained: “When we heard the rumor that Elvis was getting free upgrades on flights to Las Vegas, we still had no other option to put him through his paces. ” If they were right, a £30 dress could be worth more than £1,500.
Ryan was filled with optimism as they headed to check-in, as they had received many positive responses from other travelers along the way. He explained: “We have premium economy class tickets and we hope that, because we dress like Elvis Presley, it will propel us to the next elegance. “
“It went incredibly well,” Jade added. “People love our outfits. People walk by and take photos, they ask us if we’re going to Vegas, they make jokes about Elvis, the concept of a flight upgrade makes me nervous.
But at first, it seemed like the rumor was just that. While Ryan was thrilled to get a Virgin Redhead, Virgin Airlines’ signature cocktail, he sipped it in his humble £800 economy seat.
The upgrade to a £2,500 upper-class experience was a long way off, and it looked like the pair were going to spend the full two hours crammed into a single Premium Economy seat. Even worse, they were trapped in sweaty nylon suits.
But suddenly a miracle happened. Ryan explained, “We were going to get into the top elegance segment of the plane and we sat in a cockpit. That’s the kind of luxury that the superior elegance gets, and Elvis. “
The area they had been upgraded to looked more like a first-class exercise seat, with a table between two comfortable benches that were especially above the airplane seat.
“You can enjoy cocktails here, you can just here and conduct an interview here,” Ryan said, adding that from now on, it’s the only way he needs to fly.
Jade summed up her fun by saying, “The biggest thing I learned is that you just wear Elvis suits on each and every flight you take because you never know what can happen. “
They then visited Las Vegas buffets, disguising their identities as YouTubers because they had heard that some restaurants were giving extra amounts to other people carrying video recording equipment, in hopes of getting free publicity.
But they had learned that while going undercover might be the best way to get a clear idea of what’s on offer at Sin City’s restaurants, visiting Elvis was the best way to stay fashionable.
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